Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Iconic US Alt-Rock Producer , Steve Albini , Dies at 61.
'The Guardian' reports that music industry
icon Steve Albini has died after suffering
from a heart attack at his recording studio. .
'The Guardian' reports that music industry
icon Steve Albini has died after suffering
from a heart attack at his recording studio. .
The vocalist, guitarist and producer, who helmed
some of the most esteemed albums from the
alternative music scene, was 61 years old. .
The vocalist, guitarist and producer, who helmed
some of the most esteemed albums from the
alternative music scene, was 61 years old. .
Albini was the producer on albums
by Nirvana, the Pixies and PJ Harvey. .
Over the course of his career, Albini became
known for his punk ethos, refusing to take royalties
and resisting the rise of streaming services. .
Over the course of his career, Albini became
known for his punk ethos, refusing to take royalties
and resisting the rise of streaming services. .
He also fronted the bands Big Black, Rapeman
and Shellac, who was getting ready to release
their first album since 2014 next week.
He also fronted the bands Big Black, Rapeman
and Shellac, who was getting ready to release
their first album since 2014 next week.
Shellac formed in 1992 and had
released a total of five albums prior
to the upcoming release of 'To All Trains.'.
Shellac formed in 1992 and had
released a total of five albums prior
to the upcoming release of 'To All Trains.'.
Among his producer credits are the Pixies'
1988 debut 'Surfer Rosa' and Nirvana's 'In Utero.'.
Among his producer credits are the Pixies'
1988 debut 'Surfer Rosa' and Nirvana's 'In Utero.'.
He produced albums with
PJ Harvey, Joanna Newsom, Low,
Jon Spencer Blues Explosions
and many other artists. .
He produced albums with
PJ Harvey, Joanna Newsom, Low,
Jon Spencer Blues Explosions
and many other artists. .
He also worked with a large
number of British artists,
like Manic Street Preachers,
Mogwai and Jarvis Cocker.
He also worked with a large
number of British artists,
like Manic Street Preachers,
Mogwai and Jarvis Cocker.
'The Guardian' notes that Albini was adored
as a producer for honoring the intentions of each
artist he worked with and for his unpretentious style.
'The Guardian' notes that Albini was adored
as a producer for honoring the intentions of each
artist he worked with and for his unpretentious style
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Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
turns 36 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She started
playing the flute
in fifth grade.
2. Lizzo worked with
Prince for his album,
âPlectrumelectrum.â.
3. Her stage name is inspired by
Jay-Zâs single, âIzzo.â.
4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mobâs âKnuck If You Buck.â.
5. Lizzoâs flute,
Sasha Flute, has its
own Instagram.
Happy Birthday, Lizzo!
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